Replacement Mirror Follow-Up

[Mattaua]

Posted this thread: http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=104513
a while back about bolts for replacement mirrors.

I finally found some bolts, but now I realized that because of the damage from the previous owner one bolt hole on each side does not have threads. Anybody know of a quick fix for this...or should I just go with some bar end mirrors?

[plyhockey3]

see if you can cut them off and re weld some new nuts on the back. That is what I had to do..

[squiggy]

It might be possible to re-thread the holes going up one or two sizes.

[KAT TOY]

don't know the specifics but are you familiar with Heli-coils? they are made to fit in original position with original threads. not inexpensive though, a kit is required to install.

[Trackerrrr]

see if you can cut them off and re weld some new nuts on the back. That is what I had to do..

It might be possible to re-thread the holes going up one or two sizes.

These are probably the quickest and easiest ways to go. I have a stripped nut on my left mirror and just taped another nut on behind it for the bolt. Pretty redneck but it works and nobody sees it.

[None2Slow]

Permatex makes some stuff that you put in the hole, the put a release agent on the bolt and bolt them together. After it cures, its supposed to be as strong as original. Never used it, but had a rep come by and tell us about it.

[Mattaua]

Permatex makes some stuff that you put in the hole, the put a release agent on the bolt and bolt them together. After it cures, its supposed to be as strong as original. Never used it, but had a rep come by and tell us about it.

where can I get some of that?

[None2Slow]

Never used it, but here is ifo and a place to order. Also, google it and you may find it local.

http://permatex.carshopinc.com/product_info.php/products_id/42295/81668

[Mattaua]

thx

[KAT TOY]

Never used it, but here is ifo and a place to order. Also, google it and you may find it local.

http://permatex.carshopinc.com/produ...id/42295/81668

looks like a good product. might find a use for it on my job. thanks

[HemiKat]

I tapped mine to 1/4-24. Its just a tad larger.